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General Category => Engine, Transmission, & Rear Axle assy. => Topic started by: pspeaks on May 14, 2013, 11:28:35 AM

Title: T-5 Lubrication
Post by: pspeaks on May 14, 2013, 11:28:35 AM
I don't know how true this is, but I was told a wc T-5 has an internal oil pump.  If so, can the car be towed in neutral without damaging the gears or bearings?

Paul
Title: Re: T-5 Lubrication
Post by: Moderator on May 14, 2013, 12:56:17 PM
No, it doesn't have an internal pump. I've flat-towed mine (600 miles roundtrip when the rollcage installed) without noticeable effect.
Title: T-5 Lubrication
Post by: pspeaks on May 14, 2013, 12:56:33 PM
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Title: Re: T-5 Lubrication
Post by: roverman on May 14, 2013, 08:08:20 PM
FWIW, I "think" the TR7/8, 5 speed, has a pump ?  roverman.
Title: Re: T-5 Lubrication
Post by: MGBV8 on May 14, 2013, 09:10:40 PM
Yes, the Rover LT-77 has a fluid pump not the T-5. Which is one of the reasons I chose a T-5.
Title: Re: T-5 Lubrication
Post by: pspeaks on May 14, 2013, 10:23:54 PM
I choose my T-5 because a friend had a brand new, never installed 89 SVO for $600, obviously he doesn't have it any more and I have a big smile on my face.  He was advised not to, but bought it to put in a T-Bucket anyway which was obviously a bad idea.  I asked that pump question because I don't have a trailer or any place to store one and have to use a tow bar.

Paul
Title: Re: T-5 Lubrication
Post by: minorv8 on May 15, 2013, 03:39:51 AM
Both LT-77 and the later R380 have internal pumps.